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Aussie Pizza

Cultural Context

Aussie Pizza is a beloved dish that reflects Australia’s unique culinary identity, combining traditional Italian pizza with local ingredients. Originally popularized in the 1980s, it features toppings like bacon, egg, and pineapple, showcasing the country's diverse food culture. Today, it’s a staple in Australian households and pizzerias, celebrated for its hearty, savory flavors and creative combinations.

AustralianAUmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb pizza dough
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 cup ham
4 oz bacon
2 large eggs
1 medium onion
1 cup mushrooms
1 cup pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons parsley

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while cheddar is often less expensive.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly can be more affordable.

ham

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: processed deli meat

Chicken breast is leaner, while deli meat is usually cheaper.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Mango offers a similar sweetness, while canned pineapple is often less expensive.

1

Preheat the oven and cook the bacon until 80% done.

2

Slice onions and grate mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

3

Cook the bacon in the oven until slightly colored, then remove.

4

Add the onions to the bacon and return to the oven to soften.

5

Layer the ready-cooked pizza bases with pizza sauce, spreading it to the edges.

6

Sprinkle mozzarella and optional cheddar cheese over the sauce.

7

Add the bacon and onion mixture on top of the cheese.

8

Create a well in the center and crack an egg into it.

9

Bake the pizza in the oven until the egg is cooked and the base is crispy.

Cooking Techniques

bakingspreadinglayering

Equipment Needed

ovenbaking trayrolling pinpizza cutter

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairyegg

Also Known As

Australian PizzaAussie-style Pizza

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